1 The Lord is great and is to be highly praisedin the city of our God, on his sacred hill.
2 Zion, the mountain of God, is high and beautiful;the city of the great king brings joy to all the world.
3 God has shown that there is safety with himinside the fortresses of the city.
4 The kings gathered togetherand came to attack Mount Zion.
5 But when they saw it, they were amazed;they were afraid and ran away.
6 There they were seized with fear and anguish,like a woman about to bear a child,
7 like ships tossing in a furious storm.
8 We have heard what God has done,and now we have seen itin the city of our God, the Lord Almighty;he will keep the city safe forever.
9 Inside your Temple, O God,we think of your constant love.
10 You are praised by people everywhere,and your fame extends over all the earth.You rule with justice;
11 let the people of Zion be glad!You give right judgments;let there be joy in the cities of Judah!
12 People of God, walk around Zion and count the towers;
13 take notice of the walls and examine the fortresses,so that you may tell the next generation:
14 “This God is our God forever and ever;he will lead us for all time to come.”